Published June 2008
By Miles Free III
In the Midwest, we see the China trade issue pretty simply.
Factors Influencing Machined Surface Finish in Our Shops Surface finish is the result of our machining process on raw materials. Published March 1, 2023 There are three principal causes of surface roughness: the feed marks left by the tool on the work; fragments of built-up edge (BUE) pressed into the surface of the work by…
Published April 2007 By Miles Free III This is the second of a two-part article on technology payback. The first part, “Answers ‘Why?’” appeared in the March 2007 PMPA insert. VIEW ARTICLE
ITR Economics Report for PMPA – February 2021 Transition to Recovery Phase – Optimism in the Numbers Optimism is the watchword as our precision machining industry transitions from recession to recovery in the business cycle. As the economy recovers, a return of inflation in the equipment and materials sectors can be expected. Don’t overweight…
PMPA Speaking of Precision Podcast: Machining Unleaded Materials vs Leaded Materials With leaded steel no longer being produced in the United States, Miles Free, Carli Kistler-Miller and David Wynn dive into how our shops should approach machining unleaded brass and steel. Published December 11, 2023
ACA Compliance: 2016 & Beyond Webinar (Slides) Published Thursday January 21, 2016 On Tuesday, January 19, 2016, Jeff Smith, Partner with (PMPA’s retained labor counsel) Fisher & Phillips, LLC, presented a webinar on ACA Compliance and what you need to know to ensure compliance with all Affordable Care Act reporting requirements, including the newest obligations….
Published January 2012 By y Rob Kiener Every year, millions of Americans make New Year’s resolutions to lose weight, stop smoking, spend more time with family… and the list goes on. VIEW ARTICLE